Abstract: The present invention provides recombinant adenoviral vectors, immunogenic compositions thereof and their uses in medicine. In particular, the present invention provides an adenoviral vector comprising the genome of an adenovirus other than AdHu5 and AdY25, wherein the genome of the adenovirus has been modified such that the vector lacks the native E4 locus of the adenovirus and comprises heterologous E4Orfl, E4Orf2 and E4Orf3 coding regions from AdY25.

Abstract: A system is disclosed for use in additively manufacturing a structure. The system may include a print head to discharge a material, and a support to move the print head during discharging to fabricate a structure. The system may also include a receiver mounted to the print head to generate a signal indicative of at least one of a shape, a size, and a location of the discharged material, and a processor in communication with the receiver and the support. The processor may be configured to generate a data cloud of the structure fabricated by the additive manufacturing system based on the signal and based on a known position of the receiver at a time of signal generation. The processor may also be configured to make a comparison of the data cloud and a virtual model of the structure during discharging, and to selectively affect discharging based on the comparison.

Abstract: An adjustable support stand can include a front support on a first end of the adjustable support stand having a grip comprised of a first, front support material; and a rear support on an opposing, second end of the adjustable support stand having a grip comprised of a first, rear support material, wherein the front and the rear supports can each have at least two vertical arms, at least one of the supports can have vertically stacked chevron voids on each arm, and the chevron voids can be deformable by the object being worked upon to secure and grip the object in place.

Abstract: Various methods, apparatuses/systems, and media for automatically protecting sensitive information data entering application logs, events, metrics, traces, or other outputs are disclosed. A processor receives source code associated with an application being developed; parses the source code and identifies variables or fields in the source code that include sensitive information data; applies artificial intelligence or machine learning algorithm to the source code to automatically identify variables that contain the sensitive information data based on the identified variables or fields and annotating accordingly. Each annotation is a hint that data associated with corresponding annotation is confidential and sensitive information that should not be published, logged, or printed.

Abstract: This disclosure generally relates to systems and methods for facilitating determination of morphology (e.g., shape) and structure (e.g., size, rigidity) and/or penetrating channels (e.g., microchannels) of occlusions (e.g., clots, fluid obstructions, tumors, chronic total occlusions) involving magnetic particles (e.g., nanoparticles, microparticles) controlled by an external magnetic control system.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to tobacco plants, tobacco seeds, compositions, and methods related to the identification and introgression of the Pale Yellow locus in tobacco. It also relates to generating novel mutations within the PY locus in tobacco.

Abstract: A leveling system for a clamping device can include a base having a top, a bottom, and a plurality of sides; and a leveling knob positioned on one of the plurality of sides of the base and comprising a spring, a pin, and a knob connected at an outer end of the shaft. The spring can be compressible when the knob is pulled away from the base. In a locked configuration, the leveling knob can be at a neutral angle and in a home position with the pin positioned within the base. The pin can be removable from the base when the spring is compressed. The leveling knob can be twistable in at least one of clockwise and counterclockwise rotations when the pin is removed from the base.

Abstract: A system includes one or more processors configured to track working hours of one or more crew members of a vehicle system as the vehicle system travels. The one or more processors are configured to control the vehicle system to one or more of stop movement of the vehicle system, slow movement of the vehicle system, prevent movement of the vehicle system from a stationary position, or control movement of the vehicle system to an alternative location, responsive to one or more of (i) determining that the working hours of the one or more crew members exceed a prescribed service limit, (ii) determining that the working hours are projected to exceed the prescribed service limit before the vehicle system reaches a designated location, or (iii) determining that the working hours are within a designated time window before the prescribed service limit.

Abstract: A power conversion circuitry configured to detect an electrical fault, and methods of detecting an electrical fault in power conversion circuitry, the power conversion circuitry including: switching circuitry configured to control a current flowing along a current path between first and second nodes of the power conversion circuitry; a current sensor connected to the current path, the current sensor configured to measure a rate of change of the current flowing along the current path; and control circuitry connected to the current sensor and the switching circuitry, the control circuitry configured to: detect an electrical fault if a rate of change of the current measured by the current sensor exceeds a fault threshold, and configure the switching circuitry to adjust current flow in the power conversion circuitry when an electrical fault is detected.

Abstract: A power conversion circuitry configured to transition between modes of operation during an electrical fault, including: switching circuitry configured to control currents flowing along a plurality of current paths between respective pairs of nodes, wherein the paths include first and second transistor-diode pairs; and control circuitry connected to the switching circuitry configured to: configure the switching circuitry to transition, when an electrical fault is detected, to a first mode of operation by configuring the transistors to switch to a non-conducting state so currents flow through the diodes, determine when current begins to flow through a diode, and configure the switching circuitry to transition from the first mode to a fault mode of operation by configuring the transistors to sequentially switch to a conducting state so currents flow through the configured transistors. Also, a method of controlling power conversion circuitry to transition between modes of operation during an electrical fault.

Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

Abstract: A firearm magazine tool including a core having a floor on its top, a channel rib on the core, a cavity, a frame surrounding the core and the cavity, a lever pin projecting from the core into the cavity, and a slider pin projecting orthogonally from the floor. The channel rib can be an elongate projection running a partial length of the core. The core can be inset within the frame such that two internal frame side walls and an internal frame end wall are at least partially exposed above the floor. The cavity can be located between the core and a lever wall, the lever wall being located on an opposite end of the frame than the internal frame end wall. The firearm magazine tool can be further comprised of a channel on a bottom surface of the core, wherein the channel rib is located in the channel.

Abstract: A bicycle control assembly may be provided for operating an electromechanical gear shifting device. The control assembly includes a graspable housing mountable to the bicycle, a power supply connected to the control assembly disposed in the housing, a first operating member movably connected to the housing, and electronic componentry disposed on the first operating member. The electronic componentry may include an electrical switch, a controller in communication with the electrical switch and configured to generate a signal to change a shift position of the gear shifting device responsive to an input from the electrical switch, and an antenna in communication with the controller and configured to send the signal. The control assembly may also include a cable extending from the housing to the first operating member connecting the power supply and the electronic componentry.

Abstract: A power electronics converter comprising: first and second input terminals; first and second DC output terminals; a branch comprising first and second semiconductor switches connected in series between the first and second DC output terminals, the first input terminal connected to a node between the first and second semiconductor switches; a DC link capacitor connected between the first and second DC output terminals; and a reverse biased DC link diode connected across the DC link capacitor.

Abstract: Techniques described herein relate to a method for identifying downhole conditions during a drilling operation using a vibratory separator. The method includes calibrating a sensor system attached to the vibratory separator by periodically measuring the G-force acting on the vibratory separator functioning under steady-state operating parameters. The method also includes determining the relationship between the G-force acting on the vibratory separator and the flow rate and rate of penetration (ROP) for the drilling operation by measuring the G-force acting on the vibratory separator functioning under different non-steady-state operating parameters.

Abstract: A turbine vane includes an airfoil that extends from an inner diameter to an outer diameter, and from a leading edge to a trailing edge. The turbine vane includes an inner platform coupled to the airfoil at the inner diameter. The turbine vane includes a cooling system defined in the airfoil including a first conduit in proximity to the leading edge to cool the leading edge and a second conduit to cool the trailing edge. The first conduit has an inlet at the outer diameter to receive a cooling fluid and an outlet portion that is defined at least partially through the inner platform. The first conduit includes a plurality of cooling features that extend from a first surface of the first conduit, and the first surface of the first conduit is opposite the leading edge.

Abstract: A method of attenuating annular pressure buildup within a wellbore. The method includes running first and second strings of casing into a wellbore, wherein the first string of casing surrounds an upper portion of the second string of casing forming an annular region. The method also includes providing a packing of compressible material within the annular region. The compressible material comprises carbonaceous particles. The particles may reside within a porous sleeve or filter, or they may be packed together in a matrix using a cross-linked polymer or binder. The packing is fixed at a selected depth within the annular region, and is designed so that the compressible material absorbs pressure in response to thermal expansion of wellbore fluids during the production of hydrocarbon fluids from the wellbore. The method further includes placing a wellhead over the wellbore, thereby forming a trapped annulus in the wellbore over the annular region.

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions such that the processor is programmed to: estimate a slip condition corresponding to at least one vehicle wheel; and generate, via an explicit Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) module, control data for operating the at least one vehicle wheel based on the estimated slip condition. The explicit Nonlinear Model Predictive Control (NMPC) module includes a feedforward control module that is configured to generate adjustment data based on the estimated slip condition, wherein the adjustment data modifies the control data.

Abstract: A system comprises a computer including a processor and a memory. The memory includes instructions such that the processor is programmed to: predict, at a trained machine learning classifier, a target slip value based on a predicted slip slope and a predicted road texture, wherein the predicted slip slope and the predicted road texture are determined using sensor data representing tire forces and modify at least one vehicle action based on the target slip value when a confidence level value corresponding to the target slip value is greater than or equal to a confidence level threshold.

Abstract: An electrical power system includes: an electrical machine to output AC; DC electrical network; power electronics converter connected between the AC output of the electrical machine and the DC electrical network and having a phase leg having first and second branches respectively having first and second bi-directional MOSFETs; and controller controlling switching of the first and second bi-directional MOSFETs of each phase leg of the converter so that current is commutated between the phase leg first and second branches rectifying the AC input to DC to supply the DC electrical network with DC electrical power. The controller is responsive to a determination to the effect that there is a fault in the DC electrical network, to control the switching of each phase leg first and second bi-directional MOSFETs to switch the converter into a crow-bar configuration in which electrical machine current does not flow to the DC network.